Urban and Regional Planners Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $76,670 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.86
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $92,340
Employed locally 40
National median $83,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $53,670
    50th (median)
    $76,670
    75th
    $79,650
    90th
    $92,340

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Urban and Regional Planners salary vs area income 125% Median Urban and Regional Planners salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Urban and Regional Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $133,380
    District of Columbia $129,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Vallejo, CA $122,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,940
    Napa, CA $121,750

    Nearby metros — Urban and Regional Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,400
    Modesto, CA $106,380
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $95,170
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $90,610
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $90,540
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $82,230

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $68,960
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $89,170
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $88,000
    School Psychologists $74,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Urban and Regional Planners make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Springfield, MO is $36.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.77 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Urban and Regional Planners salaries?

    The median Urban and Regional Planners salary in Springfield, MO is 8.4% below the national median of $83,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Urban and Regional Planners in Springfield?

    Entry-level Urban and Regional Planners (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,670.